Best way to get down a very steep hill in the snow?
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Go down forwards, stop on the crest, stick car in reverse, then let it roll, when you want to stop, s
t loads of revs and let it dig.
Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
t loads of revs and let it dig.Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
No responsibility is taken for damage to your vehicle or anything you hit! The above advice may cause some wear to your clutch/gearbox, but it should work!
Edited by Petrolhead_Rich on Friday 3rd December 13:22
I know second gear with little/no braking is a good way to go but on a medium hill the other day that felt too fast and was closing in on a bus (it wasn't that big a hill that I thought I'd slide down it) but what do you do if 2nd is pulling you quicker than you're comfortable with?
Trying to keep the tyres on fresh snow might help a bit if possible. Much more grip than the icy stuff.
Personally if it was that steep a hill I was worried about sliding down without a good run-off it I'd try another route.
Trying to keep the tyres on fresh snow might help a bit if possible. Much more grip than the icy stuff.
Personally if it was that steep a hill I was worried about sliding down without a good run-off it I'd try another route.
Leicesterdave said:
Got my winter tyres fitted thankfully. This hill is very steep. Gear? Engine braking?
How big, how step, any turns, surface type, type of car, confidence in your own ability, any footpaths, side turnings, any other hazards, width of road, how busy is/was the road, visibility?Highest gear possible to maintain control, this might be 1st or it might not. and stay off the brakes if possible as they are more likely to cause a slide.
However my best advice would be, assess the situation (this might mean walking all or part of it), if you don't think its safe - don't attempt it
Steve_F said:
Personally if it was that steep a hill I was worried about sliding down without a good run-off it I'd try another route.
As would I. Better to take 10 minutes longer to get home than to bin it.The exception to this rule might be when you have studded tyres, though I doubt they're legal in the UK.
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Go down forwards, stop on the crest, stick car in reverse, then let it roll, when you want to stop, st loads of revs and let it dig.
Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
I hope this is an ironic post.t loads of revs and let it dig.Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
No responsibility is taken for damage to your vehicle or anything you hit! The above advice may cause some wear to your clutch/gearbox, but it should work!
Edited by Petrolhead_Rich on Friday 3rd December 13:22
Mr Gear said:
Petrolhead_Rich said:
Go down forwards, stop on the crest, stick car in reverse, then let it roll, when you want to stop, st loads of revs and let it dig.
Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
I hope this is an ironic post.t loads of revs and let it dig.Did this to get down an ice covered 1 in 3 hill last year, worked a treat!
If its an auto, stick it in N then foot off brake, foot on brake and select R, floor it.
Also useful to unplug ABS pump or something so you can lock the wheels to select a gear, also locked wheels will build up snow in front and stop better, although this will leave you more prone to sideways action!
No responsibility is taken for damage to your vehicle or anything you hit! The above advice may cause some wear to your clutch/gearbox, but it should work!
Edited by Petrolhead_Rich on Friday 3rd December 13:22
On a very steep hill covered with snow (and presumably ICE) this method would work, it's not great for the mechanical parts on the car, but it's a damn sight better than sliding into anything.
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